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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1888

Page

4

Prohibition Victories and National Political Winds

The piece reports on fires in the United States and Canada, a Boston Journal interview with Senator Frye praising the Allison tariff bill, and shaky election returns from Connecticut. It notes Democratic and Prohibition voting trends, West Virginia delays, and figures hinting at shifts in party control as the new Congress looms.

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Measures for public watering places and shade trees

The Exone endorses two measures to be submitted to the next Kansas legislature. They aim to establish public watering places for stock on public roads outside cities and to encourage planting and care of shade or forest trees along highways outside incorporated areas. The measures are described as opportunous and judicious, reflecting enterprise and progress for the state. The draft is by A. A. Hyde of Wichita, trusted for his public spirit.

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What Shall It Be Lince The Election Policy Debate

The Cincinnati Commercial hints at a Republican governing line as the Dayton Journal calls revolutionary. The Journal claims its plan aligns with the party platform, urging reform in tariff policy and national guidance. The piece argues the party should follow a policy line that secures the country’s interests and maintains its broad support, while noting room for debate over details.

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Timely Readings From the Cyclopædia

The New York Sau prints selections from Amores Creopelia under a coarser title Select Readings for the Hone. It notes post 1861 Buchanan retirement, Me Filmore’s public role, Monroe’s peace justice, Adams after Jefferson, and reflections on censorship and premature burial with commentary by Mr. Cleveland.

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Kansas Voter Estimates and Senator Plumb in Kansas

A political snapshot previews Kansas election estimates from multiple factions, noting Elder Bodin Humphrey Martin and others. It praises Senator Plumb’s Kansas campaign approach, farm-centered rhetoric, and calls for diversified farming and local canning and processing industries.

Teachers Contention At Win Field Meeting Preview

A two day teachers meeting at Win Field November 29 and 30 promises enthusiastic sessions. Speaker J E Burp and Wintel president J C Naylor are listed. time devoted to practical discussions and readings from the Winall school papers. Attendance urged. those missing may miss a valuable program and potential enrollment.

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Oklahoma convention in Wichita aims to spark state interest

A plan for a regional Oklahoma gathering in Wichita next Tuesday draws leaders including Bons Phosh Congressman Springer and Warner. The effort seeks to awaken interest in forming a new territorial base with about 100 enrolled volunteers and aims for broader mobilization as organizers count on additional names reaching a thousand. The drive involves Democratic energy and questions about the Galloway faction.

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Public Watering Places Tax Rebates and Shade Tree Act

Section outlines allow landowners along public roads to establish watering troughs with running water and receive tax rebates for the first year and thereafter, with limits on location and maintenance. It also details a separate act to encourage planting shade or forest trees along roads outside cities, offering per-tree payments over eight years, with certificates, assessments, and penalties for damage. The document cites administration by township assessors and county treasurers and notes enactment upon publication.

Fragmented sale notice on clothing and linens

Fragments describe a sale with bleached and striped fabrics, ladies garments, childrens union suits, handkerchiefs, table linens, towels, and covers. Prices rise and fall with bold discounts as items like dresses, silks, and linens are offered at multiple cents per item, with emphasis on low costs and a continued sale through the week.

Exchange Shots Open Oklahoma Ties at Wichita Meeting

A fragmented notice discusses forming a Wellington delegation to attend an interstate Oklahoma convention in Wichita next Tuesday. It notes Kansas towns like Wellington and Wichita and mentions public figures, local chatter, and varied political topics, including economic reform debates.

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Fragmented Texan Dispatch Notes Curio Mayhem In November

A garbled transcribed column surveys political chatter and civic notices with scattered names and places. It references Kansas, Topeka, Arkansas City, Wichita, and Kansas news items, plus editorials on elections, state events, and public figures. The piece reflects a chaotic mix of reportage and commentary with uncertain provenance.

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